WORK ACCOMPLISHED
- BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS - 6/2/18 - Our picnic table was put out. Tony policed grounds for trash.
6/3/18 - Nestor cut the grass along the parking lot fence and next to the Guardhouse. Nestor, Mike and his crew lifted the speeder and rail trailer and placed them on the display track next to the back entrance.
6/5/18 - Nestor weed-wacked by the display cars. Steve cut the back grass by the HDC.
6/7/18 - Nestor weed-wacked in front of the HDCbuilding.
6/9/18 - Safety cones were placed on well locations in Area B. Nestor A. removed old broken doors from the fire shed. A manhole cover was replaced near the Hospital building after removal last week. Plants were watered by Tony. Our propane grill was brought out of storage.
6/12/18 - Nestor weed-wacked the back areas of the lawn. Tony watered the gardens.
6/14/18 - Nestor weed-wacked the front lawns and also cut all the grass around building. Tony watered the gardens. A grounds clean-up was undertaken: 3 ties moved to behind the N&W caboose, a re-railer was moved to under the tank car, many pallets from 2 areas were located to a pallet pile behind the Guardhouse, 3 imbedded wood blocks were removed from lawn, the arc welder was moved so OSC has clear access to their well, a switch stand and throw was moved to the speeder display, two river buoys were moved to behind the Guardhouse and various switch parts and air hoses were moved inside.
6/19/18 - Nestor weed-wacked along Lee Street and around the entire building. Jeff S. cut grass in Area A between the Buffalo River and the parking lot. Nestor cut the grass beside the Guardhouse and moved two pieces of rail and 4 couplers out of the grass and placed them under the display boxcars.
6/21/18 - Nestor cut the remaining grass in Areas A and B.
6/26/18 - Nestor cut the front lawns of the HDC and also weed-wacked. Tony watered the gardens and took trash to the dumpster. Ed and our electrical contractor surveyed the Guardhouse for an estimate to bring in electrical power. A new, higher utility pole will be needed to replace a shorter pole. All EMT conduit and outlet boxes should be stripped from the building. LED lighting will be installed. Power to our display rail cars was also included in the estimate.
6/28/18 - Nestor cut the lawns between the Don Owens Center and the Hospital Building and Pump House and also weed-wacked. Tony and Erica weeded the front gardens and Erica planted flowers by Archive Building. OSC's Tom Wagner used a brush-hog to cut all the swales in Area A. He also cut along the sidewalks by the Area E parking lot.
6/30/18 - Nestor and Jeff picked up trash along our Elk Street lot. They also cut and weed-wacked all the grass along the sidewalk. Tony watered the gardens.
- HOUSEKEEPING - 6/1/18 - Tony watered the plants and swept the floors.
6/2/18 - Tony watered the plants and did the dishes.
6/5/18 - Tony watered the plants and collected the trash. Barb collected the mail. Don Williams removed a pile of metal scrap from the back-hallway.
6/7/18 - Jeff finished replacing all the stained and missing ceiling tiles in the Bar Room and Meeting Room. He will start on the hallways next. Tony watered the plants and did the dishes. Our contractor cleaned the restrooms and mopped the corridors. Barb met with them to inspect the work and go over contract terms.
6/9/18 - Jeff started replacing all the stained and missing ceiling tiles in the first floor corridor and lobby. Leslie set up and decorated the Meeting Room for a party. Tony washed the dishes.
6/12/18 - Jeff replaced more stained and missing ceiling tiles in the second floor corridor. Tony did the dishes and cleaned surface areas.
6/14/18 - Jeff worked on replacing ceiling tiles. Our contractor cleaned the restrooms and corridors.
6/16/18 - Tony did the dishes, collected trash and watered the gardens. Barb collected the mail and cans/bottles for deposit.
6/19/18 - Tony watered the gardens and plants, did the dishes and collected trash. Ed checked all the rooms for leaks and only found one downstairs near the elevator.
6/21/18 - Tony did the dishes, collected trash and watered the plants. Our contractor cleaned the restrooms and mopped the floors. The SPM crew changed out some exits in the corridor.
6/23/18 - Tony did the dishes and cleaned countertops. Steve K. checked all the upstairs rooms above the ceiling tiles for leak points and found two. Barb vacuumed the carpets and picked up mail.
6/26/18 - Ron organized the Bar Room and Tool Room while Tony did the dishes, watered the plants and cleaned counter tops.
6/28/18 - Our contractor cleaned the restrooms and mopped the corridors. Ron organized the Tool Room and placed all our power tools in the Janitor Closet in the Archive building.
6/30/18 - Ron and Steve cleared out the Bar Room of storage items and coolers were filled. Tony washed the dishes and took the trash to the dumpster. Desk organizers were put in place and stocked with membership items and handouts. Steve also opened up Hospital Building to let it air out with the aid of a fan.
"RAILMASTER" PARK TRAIN - 6/1/18 - Bob Snyder performed maintenance on the locomotive.
6/7/18 - Bob removed the gas tank, drained out the old gas and reinstalled the tank. The trailer is ready for Joe to move to Orchard Park.
6/14/18 - Bob checked out the "Railmaster" trailer for its movement to the Orchard Park Depot. Tire pressure was checked, lights and all items secured.
6/16/18 - Joe K. hauled the train to Orchard Park Depot with his truck. Thank you Joe!
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MECHANICAL - 6/2/18 - Marty and Nestor replaced more worn parts and continued maintenance on the Grove crane.
6/5/18 - Marty and Nestor completed the repairs to the crane and tested it. All that is remaining is topping it off with anti-freeze and hydraulic fluid. Ed ordered a new water pump for the fork-lift and Ron picked up a re-filled propane tank for it.
6/7/18 - Ed picked up the new water pump for the fork-lift and Mike installed it. Mike will refill another propane tank tomorrow.
6/9/18 - Marty and Nestor replaced hydraulic hoses on the Grove crane. Mike installed a new water pump on the fork-lift.
6/12/18 - Marty and Nestor removed the radiator on the Grove crane, flushed it clean and then reinstalled it. New hoses were installed and then they filled it with coolant and checked for leaks. (none)
6/14/18 - Ron picked up another tank of propane. Ed picked up bolts and a belt for the forklift.
6/16/18 - Nestor A. picked up the hydraulic fluid and oil for the Grove crane. Marty L. and Nestor changed the oil filter, refilled the engine with oil and also put in 10 gallons of hydraulic fluid. The engine was started and run for 20 minutes. Next up, the governor will be rebuilt.
6/23/18 - Ron picked up a battery for the backhoe and Mike P. installed it. He also topped off the hydraulic fluid for the bucket. Jeff S. replaced a belt on our lawn tractor, replaced two blades, adjusted the mower deck and reinstalled the side guard.
6/26/18 - Marty & Nestor removed the governor from the Grove crane, cleaned it and began to rebuild it. Jeff S. removed the carburetor and air filter from our lawn tractor, purchased new parts, and rebuild the carburetor.
6/30/18 - Jeff put all the parts together on the lawn tractor and installed a new battery. It now runs great! Nestor and Jeff made adjustments to the Jacobson gang mower and freed up the outer cutters. More grease cartridges are needed.
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BUILDING #75 - 6/1/18 - Mike P. and his crew continued to remove stored items from the building.
6/2/18 - Mike continued to empty Building #75. Mike's crew carefully moved a glass display case from the building to the D&H boxcar. Joe K. and Ed P. prepared lease documents for the building.
6/3/18 - Mike and his crew cleaned more items out of the building.
6/5/18 - Mike and his crew cleaned more items out of the building.
6/7/18 - Mike and his crew continued to empty Building #75. The building is now 80% empty. Interior demolition of the office area stud walls will start tomorrow.
6/9/18 - Demolition of the interior walls has started. Steve removed remaining Buffalo Color artifacts.
6/12/18 - A 30-yard dumpster was delivered to the front of the building. Mike and his crew demolished over 60 feet of interior walls. 100 concrete blocks were salvaged and delivered to the Guardhouse to do wall repairs.
6/14/18 - Another 50 linear feet of wall was demolished. Over 2000 sq.ft. of ceiling tiles were removed. Three 30-yard dumpsters have been filled. Another pallet of concrete blocks has been saved for the Guardhouse.
6/16/18 - Mike P. and his crew have removed all the interior stud walls. About 100 feet of concrete block walls are to be removed next. Work has started on the removal of air ducts, pipes and obsolete electrical conduit overhead. A third dumpster has been filled.
6/19/18 - Mike and his crew contine to removed more overhead utilities.
6/21/18 - Mike and his crew started removing the interior concrete block walls. Overhead utilities in the south end of the building have been completely removed.
6/23/18 - Mike and his crew continued removing interior concrete block walls. Over 50 linear feet came down and was loaded by our back-hoe into the fifth dumpster. Mike moved 2 more pallets of blocks to behind the Guardhouse.
6/26/18 - Mike and his crew continued removing interior concrete block walls. A "RiverWorks" architect surveyed the building and took measurements and noted structural supports. Ed toured the building with our electrical contractor with a view toward bringing power to the building. An estimate will be prepared. He also estimated the cost of electrifying Buildings #82, #83 and #85.
6/28/18 - Mike and his crew continued removing interior concrete block walls. Mike made a dump run which included old moldy wooden cabinets from the Guardhouse. Mike also ordered up a 5th dumpster for concrete blocks.
6/30/18 - Almost all the interior concrete block walls are removed.
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BUILDING #82 - 6/2/18 - Nestor replaced a 20-ft missing panel on the west side of the building. Pallet shelving was erected in the building for better storage of materials.
6/5/18 - Mike welded a pair of temporary gates salvaged from Building #75, to the large opening to the building.
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ARCHIVE BUILDING - 6/2/18 - Mike removed the remaining sink. Steve and Jeff erected more shelving. Steve K. sorted some archives. Jeff S. and Steve polished up some metal signs from the archives.
6/16/18 - Steve K. erected more shelving. Mike P. removed all the trash and debris and placed it in the Building #75 dumpster.
6/30/18 - Steve secured plywood from Building #82 and cut boards for shelving. Ron and Steve organized the Tool Room. A Safety Cabinet was established, labeled and stocked with safety gear: masks, helmets, gloves, & glasses/goggles. All gas containers and lawn maintenance items were moved to the guardhouse. An Electrical Cabinet was established and labeled. All electrical items: bulbs, cords, alarm boxes, fire boxes, light fixtures, wire, etc are now housed in it.
- GUARDHOUSE - 6/3/18 - Nestor, Mike and his crew removed plywood and several tables and placed them in Building #82. The stand-up compressor was placed next to the door for Tom Gould. Building was better organized and much space was freed up.
6/5/18 - Mike removed tables and other artifacts from the building to a trailer. A welder was brought in from Building #75.
6/7/18 - Mike had a welder in to look at welding grates to the windows. The south back door will be welded or bricked up. Ed has called an electrical contractor to get quote on installing power to building.
6/19/18 - Ed spoke with an electrical contractor who will survey building Thursday for bringing power into building.
6/28/18 - Don W., Nestor A. and Jeff S. removed old, broken, moldy wooden cabinets and took them to Building #75 for a run to the dumps. They also loaded 8 rusty, broken metal file cabinets on Don's truck for a trip to the recycling center.
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ERIE LACKAWANNA BOXCAR - 6/7/18 - Art Toale and Jerry Bower finished erecting the stairs and railing. The steps and platform are now complete.
Thank you Art & Jerry!
6/12/18 - Art and Jerry built a ground platform at the bottom of the stairs. They also surveyed the firehouse shed to estimate materials and costs to build new doors.
- PUMP HOUSE - 6/7/18 - The main feed line has sprung a leak. Ken Vaughn shut off the water. A sign was placed on door "Out of Order". The lock was changed on door to same key as Building #75. Tom Wagner of OSC has been informed.
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HAMBURG WOODEN RAILCARS - 6/16/18 - Ed P. has secured a bid to shrink-wrap our 1896 NYC Caboose and our 1910 Michigan Central Baggage car prior to their move to the HDC. Joe is awaiting bids to move the cars.
6/23/18 - Caryl Y., Paul M., Don O. and Barb O. took the initiative to cut a path around our cars in Hamburg this afternoon. Caryl gets at least two double hoorahs for his extra hard work with a weed-wacker equipped with a blade. Paul, Don and Caryl used chain saws while Barb got into tight spots with lopping shears. Vegetation will not be a barrier to moving the cars however, track work will be needed from the BSOR mainline switch to the cars. We now need to inventory what's stored in the cars, examine them for the move and do whatever else is needed to get them moved off the Auto Shop property as soon as possible.
- ERIE CABOOSE - 6/21/18 - Ron received the final Eagle Scout Plan for painting the caboose and signed off on approval. Painting will start later this summer.
- LIBRARY - 6/2/18 - Ed and Diane worked on Library projects.
6/5/18 - Ed, Chris, Pat, Mike and Jan worked on projects.
6/9/18 - Diane worked on Library projects.
6/12/18 - Donna, Jim, Pat, Jan, Mike and Chris worked on Library projects.
6/14/18 - Jim and Ed worked on Library projects.
6/16/18 - Jim, Donna, Diane and Ed worked on Library projects. Ed got our recently donated micro fiche machine operating. Ed has also been in contact with City officials about an upcoming Library grant.
6/19/18 - Jim, Donna, Diane, Mike, Pat, Jan, Chris and Ed worked on Library projects. Ed installed new genealogy software.
6/23/18 - Ed, Jim & Donna worked on Library projects. Steve archived all the week's donations.
6/26/18 - Jim, Jan, Chris, Pat, Mike & Donna worked on Library projects.
6/30/18 - Diane worked on Library projects. Peter worked on archives.
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 "(c)2018 NArauz - 40' N&W tank car, #590210, located in the old Nickel Plate Yard. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - 40' N&W tank car, #590210, located in the old Nickel Plate Yard. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)1973 - Ed Patton - \"Buffalo Color\" photo by Ed Patton taken 11-14-73. This track is parallel to South Park Avenue and dates back to 1869. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)1973 - Ed Patton - N&W 590210 tank car (directly above the 55 gallon drum) was used for water service for Norfolk Southern MOW crews. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Joe Kocsis mans the grill cooking hundreds of hot dogs. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Information tables were staffed to answer questions. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 JKocsis - The \"SLOW ROLL\" bikers began their ride at 6:30pm, pulling out onto Lee Street heading for South Park Avenue. An hour later they returned, ready to party. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 Chris Rusnak - The sun starts to set as the party begins. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Food and beer trucks were set up at the end of the caboose. The HDC provided a seating area for food. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - The Buffalo Irish Genealogical Society held a training session for their members. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 Ron Dukarm - Proposed new athletic fields on Elk Street. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 John Kucko Digital - One of eight NS Portage Bridge bases in Letchworth Park. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Tony Martinez is recognized with a special appreciation award. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 Lynn Heintz - Norfolk Southern crews load Portage Bridge base into Mike Pietrocarlo's truck. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 Lynn Heintz - Tower base is strapped down for its trip to the HDC. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Mike P. discusses with Marty L. the best way to rig the tower base for lifting. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 Steve Grekulak - The tower base is lifted from Mike Pietrocarlo's truck using our 6 Ton Grove deck crane. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 Steve Grekulak - Nestor clears the snow as the tower base with date plate (1875) is placed next to our NYC cantilever bridge signal. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - 40' N&W tank car, #590210, located in the old Nickel Plate Yard. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - One of Mike's crew hands up light fixtures into the D&H boxcar until we install them in the Hospital Building. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Steve Grekulak stacks light fixtures to be used in the Hospital building in the D&H boxcar. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Aisle is cleared out with one section of shelving erected. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Steve Grekulak moves boxes to make room for more shelving sections. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - More shelving erected by Nestor A. and Steve K. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)1956 The Billboard - Ad from \"The Billboard\" magazine 1956 for the \"RAILMASTER\" trainset. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 Robert Snyder - Repaired drum brake actuator was installed by Bob Snyder. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 Robert Snyder - Drum brake actuator assembly on \"Railmaster\" locomotive. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Ed Patton addresses the Buffalo Irish Genealogical Society (BIGS) at their annual \"Gathering of the Clans\" event at the HDC. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 Edward J. Patton - A CSX crane truck brought the latest donated signals to the HDC. April 24, 2018. CLICK to Enlarge (10K)")
 "(c)2018 Edward J. Patton - CSX crew members unload the signals from the trailer. CLICK to Enlarge (10K)")
 "(c)2018 Edward J. Patton - Early style \"Modern Industries\" type \"VR\" in the HDC storage yard. CLICK to Enlarge (10K)")
 "(c)2018 Edward J. Patton - The CSX signal crew poses for their portrait. CLICK to Enlarge (10K)")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Adam P. rigs the 400 pound bridge section as Marty L. operates our Grove deck crane. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Adam P. guides Marty L. lifting the bridge section. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2017 - The \"Haulmark\" trailer was opened and the track was removed for its trip to the Orchard Park Depot. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Ryan (White) & Egan (Black) guard the speeder parts from Orchard Park before being moved to the Guardhouse. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Ed P. and Jerry B. rig our 1875 Portage Bridge structural piece before moving it into the Guardhouse. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Ed P. steers our fork lift in the confined quarters of the Guardhouse. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Mike P’s truck was critical to moving our South Buffalo speeder from Building #75. The power lift gate worked perfect. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Our South Buffalo Railroad Fairmont Speeder is now at the rear entrance of the HDC. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Ed moves one of two 16-foot pieces of rail for the speeder display. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Two sections of rail are ready for the display site. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Weed matting is ready to form the base for the ballast around the rails. Ed, Joe and Steve check the placement and gauge of the rail. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - The last parts of the speeder that was stored at the Orchard Park depot. We also plan to display a switch stand, a re-railer and a coupler. Edging will be installed to hold in the ballast. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Erica almost single-handedly manages our gardens around the building. We are looking for more gardeners. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Marty installs a new carb kit on our Grove crane. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Steve connects jumper cables to charge up the battery on our backhoe for the season. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Marty L. and Nestor A. worked all day doing maintenance on our 7-ton Grove Deck Crane. Several parts had to be removed before gaining access to the governor belt. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Tight clearances required access from over and under the crane. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Grove crane and Marty L's work truck. Mike P. brings another load to the storage trailer. On the left, Art T. works on the EL access deck. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Art T. unloads pressure treated lumber from his truck. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Art tests a bunji cord to hold the posts in place so Jerry can get post #3 in position. By end of the day, the platform was built. Next up, the stairs. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - Jerry Bower - Art poses next to boxcar as the platform is almost finished. Art designed the railing and stairs to be on the side to fold down so trucks can unload directly into the boxcar over the platform. Art always brings a full array of tools with him. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - This view from the deck of the Grove crane shows Art and Jerry at work on the EL boxcar deck and Marty L. getting more tools from his truck. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Mike Pietrocarlo had a crew of three plus Nestor spending the day cleaning out Building #75. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Other debris went to the dump. Storage items went to building #82. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Metal scrap went to the recycler. Storage items went to building #82. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - A vintage \"ERIE\" crossbuck will be moved to the Archive building. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - A \"GRS\" semaphore motor and two #80 ground throw switch levers ready to be moved. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Trailer #1 has donated drainage pipe to be removed. We will then place Building #75 storage items into the trailer. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - After Mike put down new plywood, our forklift brings some railroad artifacts to the trailer. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - RDukarm - Nestor A. removes the old doors from the storage shed. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - RDukarm - Nestor A. places three ties behind the N&W caboose. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz. A switch stand and throw was moved to the speeder display. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - Nestor A, Jeff S. cut the two acres of grass next to the Buffalo River. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - RDukarm - Nestor A. moves two pieces of rail from next to the Guardhouse. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Tony M. gets a mower ready to use. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz. Bob Snyder checks the tire pressure on the \"Railmaster\" train trailer. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - Robert Snyder. Jim S. gets ready for the first ride. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Marty L. emerges from the oily and greasy spaces under the crane. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Jeff S. cleans and rebuilds the carburetor for our lawn tractor. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Mike and one of his crew carefully move a glass display case from Building #75 to the D&H boxcar. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Mike's crew continue to remove items from Bulding #75. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Over 100 feet of interior walls have been demolished and hundreds of concrete blocks reclaimed. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Mike P. and his crew have removed all the interior stud walls. The concrete block wall to the right will be removed next. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Over 100 feet of interior walls have been demolished and hundreds of concrete blocks reclaimed. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Over 100 feet of interior walls have been demolished and hundreds of concrete blocks reclaimed. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - This is the back wall of Building #75 as our back-hoe removes the interior concrete block walls. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - This is our 4th dumpster to be filled with debris. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Mike P. and Nestor A. replaced a 20-ft missing panel on the side of the building. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Temporary gates Mike welded onto Building #82. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Jeff S. and Steve K. polish up some metal signs from the archives. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Art T. and Jerry B. continued work on the stairs and railing. Steps and platform now almost complete. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - smph50 - Draut siding needs tie work. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - smph50 - Brush has been cleared down the length of the cars. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - smph50 - Brush clearing looking south. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - South Buffalo Railway crane car donated by Marvin Winter. The boom is not yet attached. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Nestor and Steve set up the signal and switch throw at our speeder display. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Adam and Marty inspect one of the many pieces they have cleaned and rebuilt on our 7 Ton Grove crane. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Adam P works on the engine. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Tight spaces in the engine and cab make work tedious and difficult. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Mike P. welded a new seat into our backhoe. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Marty L. installs a new hydraulic line. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Marty and Adam continue a complete overhaul of our 7-ton crane. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Saturday's work party in Hamburg where Don, Barb and Nestor piled cut up brush for removal. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Jeff S. removes the security boards from the baggage door. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Dave Y. loads parts into one of over a dozen containers we brought as Jeff S. stands ready to take load. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Jerry B, Jeff S, Don O and Barb O worked as our ground crew carrying items to trucks. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Don W., Don and Barb O. await their next load. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - NArauz - Andre and Jeff S. did the heavy lifting. A 300 pound compressor broke the plank being used to slide it out of the door. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - WNYRHS - The \"Buffalo Dolls\" highlighted the Rosie-the-Riveter annual Tea with songs of the WWII era. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - WNYRHS - A full house was in attendance. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - WNYRHS - Some WWII exhibits were on display. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 - WNYRHS - Afterward a cake was cut in honor of the five \"Rosies\" who attended. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Carl A. measures and cuts new corner bracing for our Fire Shed. New doors will be fabricated and the shed stained. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Marty L. rebuilds the carburetor for the Grove crane. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Andre and Jeff S. disassemble the unit under Mike's direction. This view is looking Northeast toward Southpark Avenue. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Steel was lowered into a dump truck and taken to recycling scrap yard. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Stones had to be cleared to get a tight fit as Andre seals the corners. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Most of the roof has solar panels. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Heritage Discovery Center Roof - Everyone concentrated on doing roof repairs. New membrane was applied, areas tarred and stone replaced. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Caryl Youngers and Joe Kocsis mount our 10'x20' banner for the \"SLOW ROLL\" event. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 JKocsis - Our 20 foot banner for the \"SLOW ROLL\" event. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Jeff Silverthorn hoses down 50 chairs which will be set up in an eating area for bikers. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - The grass area on Area B has been staked out for parking cars. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Jeff S. and Don W. after loading up cuttings from around building. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Carl A. cuts the outline of new doors to be put on the Fire Shed. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Carl test fits the doors before cross bracing is added. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Carl started work on the front shed panels. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Marty rigs the signal bridge section for a move next to its other half. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 Ron Dukarm - Nestor prepares to move library shelving from Archive Building to the Hospital Building. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Steve K. erects a new shelf in one of the last remaining free spaces in the Archive Building next to our new furnace. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Jeff and Steve place the end brace of heavy duty shelving going up in the Hospital Building. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 Ron Dukarm - Jeff performs his iron worker act as the top support pieces are put in place. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Jerry B. and Ron D. cut wooden shelving to place on our steel racks. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Jerry screws down the planks into cross 2x4's. The result is an extremely sturdy shelving system. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Ron D. and Nestor A. finished cutting wood shelving to place on the steel racks CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Marty checks the dip stick after winter weight oil is added to our Grove crane. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Marty checks the dip stick after winter weight oil is added to our Grove crane. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Carl A. cuts cedar boards for additional bracing on the Fire Shed to strengthen the structure. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Carl added more Cedar corner boards along the edges of the Fire Shed. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Steve K., and Tony M. erect more pallet shelving. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Steve Grekulak sorts shelving braces which he brought over from the Archive building. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - More new shelving recently erected in the Archive building as Steve K. stacks the containers in a neat row. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2018 NArauz - Special shelving was erected to store our bell collection. Every inch of space in the Archive Building is being utilized. CLICK to Enlarge")
 "(c)2014 Nestor Arauz - Steel beams that once supported large pipes from the power house will be reused to support the iconic Bethlehem Steel sign. (10K) - CLICK to Enlarge (150K)")
